The Darkness

The Darkness is a gripping 2024 Nordic noir television series filmed in Iceland, based on the bestselling novel by Ragnar Jónasson. This Icelandic-American co-production, directed by Academy Award nominee Lasse Hallström, stars Lena Olin as Detective Inspector Hulda Hermannsdóttir. Set against Iceland’s dramatic glaciers and landscapes, the series follows Hulda as she investigates the murder of a young woman discovered frozen in the ice, while grappling with personal tragedy and a new partner from England. This Icelandic-American co-production highlights Iceland’s cinematic landscapes, skilled crews, and world-class production services and reinforces Iceland as a premier location for TV series shot in Iceland. Learn more about Iceland’s filming incentives.